What Is the Texas Gulf Coast Council?

In NMA, the Council is the next level up from the Chapter. The Texas Gulf Coast Council (TGCC) (NMA #c240) is a group of five chapters in the Houston area that facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among its member chapters, and sponsors events to support the chapters and their members. Chapters involved in the TGCC are United Space Alliance Leadership Association (USALA), Lockheed Martin Leadership Association (LMLA), Wyle Leadership Association, Bastion Employee Leadership Association (BELA), and American Valve & Hydrant (AVH) - Beaumont.

The TGCC usually meets quarterly, as called by the Council President. When conducted, the meeting is held at 11:30 am at the USA Building (1150 Gemini) Auditorium unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Delegates and any interested chapter members are cordially invited. Move your mouse over Meetings and select the calendar for council meeting dates.
 

Frankly “Speaking”, TGCC Speech Contest Was a Success!

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, contestants from American Valve & Hydrant, Wyle, and United Space Alliance NMA chapters arrived to compete in the annual TGCC Leadership Speech Contest. The room was decorated with a festive Easter theme, and Gary Waits, USALA National Director, emceed the event.  Ken Hamala (Lockheed Martin) once again volunteered to organized and execute the activities.  Thanks to you for leading us in this important activity!

Contestants were:  Shekeyla Caldwell (Wyle), Salimah Jasani (AVH), and Sammedh Keerhti (USALA).   These young adults stood in front of family, NMA chapters, and judges to give their speech on American free enterprise.  All attendees were proud of their presentations.  Once complete, everyone moved to the cafeteria to enjoy pizza and wings while the judges deliberated on the outcome. 

The results were:

1st Place - Shekeyla Caldwell
2nd Place – Salimah Jasani
3rd Place – Sammedh Keerhti

Our congratulations go out to these students, and we encourage them to continue to compete in this annual event. 

In addition, Ms. Caldwell advanced to the area competition in San Antonio April 9-11, 2010, where she came in 2nd place and now advances to the final competition at the National Conference September 18, 2010, in Miami!